(This story was updated to add new information.)
After near-record warm temperatures, autumn weather is finally moving into Iowa.
October started with temperatures in the high 80s, with Oct. 3 reaching 87 degrees in Des Moines. While this wasn’t a record for Des Moines, it is still too warm for enjoying apple cider and trotting around a pumpkin patch in flannels.
On the heels of the heat came a needed rain for the state. The rest of the week should drop to cooler temperatures with few chances for rain.
How much rain did Des Moines get?
Des Moines saw 1.05 inches of rain from Oct. 5 to 8 a.m. Oct. 7, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Most of Des Moines’ rainfall — 0.71 inches — happened on Monday
Ankeny reported 0.83 inches of rain in the same timeframe. Farther north, Ames had 1.11 inches of rain.
Iowa rainfall totals: See the highest amounts
Here are the cities in Iowa with the most rainfall from Oct. 5 to 8 a.m. Oct. 7, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
Is there any more rain in the forecast for the rest of the week in Des Moines?
Mostly sunny skies are expected until Thursday, Oct. 9, when there is a 20% chance of rain in Des Moines. Temperatures will remain in the high 60s during the day and drop as low as 44 degrees by Wednesday, Oct. 8, according to the Des Moines National Weather Service.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: How much rain did we get? See Iowa’s totals after more Monday rain.
Reporting by Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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